Feet
Feet are interesting. Washing feet is serious business. As I look ahead, I anticipate a ministry that is grounded in washing feet – and I hope literally. Having been a pilgrim, I can tell you I know the power of soaking feet, and as a Christian, the metaphorical and actual power of ritual foot-washing. It’s something we do not do often enough.
Tonight, it struck me for the first time the importance of the call to the disciples to kick the dust off of their heels against those who do not welcome them. Is there a reference embedded in there about a lack of following the hospitality-norms of the day – washing the feet of strangers or guests who have completed a long journey? If our heart is on the pilgrims’ way, we will surely be about welcoming pilgrims in ways that help them remove the gritty dust of hard travail/travel off their blistered souls/soles.
If any place will not welcome you and they refuse to hear you,
as you leave, shake off the dust that is on your feet as a testimony against them.’
Mark 6:11
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The Suitcase Clinic offers footwashing to those whose lives depend on foot power. The students gain the opportunity to serve and learn what compassionate action can do for all involved.While working at the Women's Shelter we all shared some amazing transformations.
http://www.thestreetspirit.org/Nov2006/suitcases.htm